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We (#Phycology Research Group @GhentUniversity) are happy to contribute with a case study to the @BioGenEurope directed "Enhancing Biodiversity Genomics Applications" program. We are aiming to establish reference genomes for Porphyra linearis and Porphyra dioica to support ongoing research. This effort will improve to understand underlying fundamental processes in red macroalgal evolution, adaptation and specifically observed life cycle variations. Besides advancing fundamental knowledge in this ancient lineage of red algae, the added genomic data can help to overcome hurdles in European Porphyra valorisation. Stay tuned for updates on our journey to advance biodiversity genomics! 🧬🌿 #Genomics #Biodiversity   @REA_research, @SBFI_CH, @ISBSIB @Eugreenresearch

In a short video, Paul Hebert (University of Guelph) praises the Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) project for its accomplishments in Europe — and what they mean for biodiversity genomics research globally — and for supporting the International Barcode of Life — iBOL Consortium. 📺Watch the video on the BGE's YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dyj6VjTq

Time for another #Biodiversity #Genomics #Europe case study! This #casestudy, led by by researchers from the Phycology Research Group at Universiteit Gent, tells you more about new reference genomes for two European red #algae (Porphyra dioica and Porphyra linearis). Go to: https://lnkd.in/g2jnje7U More case studies coming soon! 🧬 #BGE #DNA #barcoding #genomesequencing #biodiversity #genomics #europe #casestudies European Research Executive Agency (REA) iBOL Europe International Barcode of Life Consortium ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas Earth BioGenome Project

We are excited to share an update on our ongoing project at the University of Padua. As part of the European Reference Genome Atlas initiative, our focus remains on producing a high-quality genome for Chamelea gallina, a species vital to the Italian blue economy and marine biodiversity. 🧪 Recent Milestones: Our team recently collaborated with colleagues from Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise (IZS Teramo) in Teramo to sample Chamelea gallina tissue. This step is crucial for our DNA and RNA extraction processes, paving the way for in-depth genomic analysis. 🔗 ERGA and PLASTICVONG Connection: We are also pleased to highlight that this ERGA subcontract is closely linked to the PLASTICVONG project, led by Federica Di Giacinto, a researcher working at Water Biology Unit of IZS Teramo. PLASTICVONG aims to assess the exposure to microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) related to human consumption of striped venus clam Chamelea gallina. This synergy between our two groups and institutions (federica di giacinto, Paola Venier, Umberto Rosani, Chiara Profico, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Abruzzo e Molise "G. Caporale") enhances our understanding of environmental impacts on marine life and human well-being. #UNIPD #ERGABGE #Genomics #MarineBiology #Sustainability #IZSTeramo #PLASTICVONG - PLASTICOVNG (codice IZS AM 07/22 RC), funded under the "Ricerca corrente 2022" Program of the Italian Ministry of Health. - ERGA BGE Biodiversity Genomics Europe n°101059492 (BGE, Horizon Europe) European Research Executive Agency (REA), ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas , Biodiversity Genomics Europe

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Time for another #Biodiversity #Genomics #Europe case study! 👇 An international team of scientists traces human-driven evolution of the Atlantic bluefin #tuna from ancient to modern times, providing insights to support sustainable #conservation strategies. Go to: https://lnkd.in/efXywYmQ More case studies coming soon! 🧬 #BGE #DNA #barcoding #genomesequencing #biodiversity #genomics #europe #casestudies European Research Executive Agency (REA) iBOL Europe International Barcode of Life Consortium ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas Earth BioGenome Project

🤔 What are 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲? During the 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗥𝗢-𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘/EMPHASIS on Plant Phenomics 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 that took place last month we discussed: 🔸Why is there a need for a European Research Infrastructure dedicated to plant genetic resources 🔸International policy frameworks impacting the conservation, access and use of plant genetic resources 🔸Examples of national initiatives for the conservation of plant genetic resources in the Netherlands and Spain 🔸INCREASE project and the decentralized conservation of plant genetic resources 🔸ECPGR: A European Programme for Plant Genetic Resource 🔸Seed sector perspective on the potential of plant genetic resources 🔸EMPHASIS: The road towards a plant phenotyping community   🎥Watch the session in 2 parts here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gfqwj7Yb https://lnkd.in/gh6ACZhb ℹ️Check out all the presentations 💻 and video recordings 🎥 from the event on the project's website! 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/g_MrjKFy #plantgeneticresources #cropbiodiversity #plantphenotyping CSIC ENEA Euroseeds Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands (CGN) Università Politecnica delle Marche International Seed Federation Forschungszentrum Jülich EU Science, Research and Innovation

We are glad to present to you WWA (Wood Wide Ants), a Biodiversity Genomics project involving Biodiversity Genomics Europe , SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics , ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas, and the Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Università degli Studi di Pavia. We study the wood ant Formica paralugubris, protected throughout Europe and native to a small area of the Italian Prealps. Largely introduced starting from 1958 along the Italian Apennines, Sicily, Sardinia and foreign countries, this ant has a negative impact on local arthropod populations. The introduced species could however be an important source of genetic diversity, since the original Alpine populations have a low variability and suffered local extinctions. Our Team wants to share its research projects and educate the public on the main aspects of our studies. We are currently looking for stakeholders and new means of scientific communication! #woodant #genomics #citizenscience #sciencecommunication #myrmecology

🎉 The ERGA-BGE genome report for the Striped Field Mouse (Apodemus agrarius) is now available! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eBM_E33S This #genome is a valuable resource for #phylogenetic studies of rodents, especially mice. 🐭 The sequenced individual was sampled in Slovenia, but Apodemus agrarius is a widespread species found across East Asia and Eastern Europe 🌍🌏 This new high-quality  #Genome will help scientists understand the factors influencing its broad distribution. Biodiversity Genomics Europe, Univerza v Mariboru, Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG), Ensembl #genomes for #biodiversity

How are reference #genomes generated? Learn more about the main challenges of long-read sequencing of non-model species in this great talk by Olga Vinnere Pettersson 🧬 SciLifeLab Earth BioGenome Project Biodiversity Genomics Europe #biodiversity #genomics #ERGA https://lnkd.in/eR8KZdbZ